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Wiltshire Police staff member quit over inappropriate Facebook post
A member of Wiltshire Police staff resigned after he or she made an inappropriate post on the force's official Facebook site, it has been revealed. The resignation related to a comment made on the Wiltshire force's Facebook site about the police
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Stepping back in time to see Lacock at War
Thousands took at step back in time when they attended Lacock at War. The weekend event, organised by The West Wilts Area of the Military Vehicle Trust, saw military vehicles and re-enators come to the village as part of the festivities. Highlights
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Jailed for nine years: Calne alcoholic, 61, who molested toddler while on bail
An alcoholic man aged 61 who molested a three-year-old girl while on bail for breaking into a neighbour's house with intent to commit a sex act has been jailed for nine years. And Ian Anderson will be on licence for an extra five years after a
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Funeral date set for popular biker and campsite manager
The funeral of campsite manager Sam Walden, who died in a motorcycle accident in Belgium, is to be held at the West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington, on Friday, August 29, at 3.15pm. His family say all of his friends will be welcome and they want
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Picture Gallery- Camp Xtra
Pictures from this year's Camp Xtra in Devizes
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Picture Gallery- Devizes Party in the Park
Pictures from Devizes Party in the Park
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Man stabbed former Devizes pub worker after being thrown out of Crown, jury told
A man stabbed a former Devizes pub worker after he was thrown out for being aggressive towards his girlfriend, a jury has been told. Lee Turner, 26, had already assaulted a woman inside The Crown in Devizes in a blow which it is thought was meant
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Sign up for free messages about policing and crime in Malmesbury, Pewsey and Warminster
People in Malmesbury, Pewsey and Warminster can now sign up for free messages - by email, text and voicemail - about policing and crime matters in their area by joining Wiltshire and Swindon Community Messaging. Angus Macpherson, Wiltshire Police
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Nine puppies rescued by police after running into road at Seend
Nine puppies were rescued by police after escaping from their home and running into the middle of a busy road at Seend. The Weimaraner puppies and their mother were spotted by an officer in the village. Officers managed to round up the dogs
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Young people prove their artistic talents at the Old Potato Yard near Devizes
SIX young people joined a week-long art course near Devizes and gained a qualification. They worked towards the Bronze Arts Award at Fired Thoughts, a small independent arts studio at the Old Potato Yard, Lydeway. They learned about working
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Box Rocks music festival ready to celebrate 21 years
Box Rocks music festival comes of age this bank holiday weekend when it celebrates its 21st birthday with organisers hoping to raise plenty of money. The Queen’s Head pub will be hosting a packed programme of live bands, between 1pm and 10pm, on
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Hospital trust acts on violence against staff with new Respect Us campaign
With more than 230 staff reporting being assaulted between April 2013 and March this year, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is clamping down on assaults against staff. Its new Respect Us campaign reminds people that any form of verbal
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Check bank holiday weekend rail journey times and routes, says First Great Western
First Great Western is encouraging customers travelling over the Bank Holiday weekend to check journey times and routes. Network Rail is completing £45 million works to redouble the railway line between Swindon and Kemble, as well as carrying out
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Backing for traffic ban at Devizes rat run
Town councillors have backed residents living in Rotherstone in seeking a ban on traffic using the road. Devizes Area Board’s transport group came up with several options to try to stop Rotherstone and Avon Terrace being used as a rat run and following
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CRICKET: Wiltshire seeking championship triumph
WILTSHIRE remained in the hunt for the Unicorns Championship Western Division title as they ended the day 61-2 replying to hosts' Shropshire's 332-9 at Whitchurch Cricket Club yesterday. Neil Shardlow's men, who need to win and gain more points
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Police plea after washing machine stolen from outside Marlborough home
Police are appealing for information after a washing machine was stolen from a property in Marlborough. The washing machine was taken during the early evening of Wednesday, August 13, from a house driveway in Barrow Close. The owners had put
